10 Malaysian states on alert as tropical storm Senyar brings heavy rain and increased flood risks
Summary
Tropical storm Senyar is tracking east‑southeast from north of Sumatra into the Strait of Malacca and is expected to bring continuous heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas to western and central Peninsular Malaysia between 27 and 29 November. MET Malaysia has issued warnings for Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
The storm has already disrupted services: the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) temporarily closed its Kangar office due to rising flood levels, advising members to use online services. Banks, through ABM and AIBIM, announced flood‑relief measures including instalment deferments, special financing for repairs, fee waivers for document replacement, RAFT support for MSMEs and exchanges for damaged banknotes. The public is urged to follow official updates and beware of scams.
Key Points
- Senyar located north of Sumatra, moving east‑southeast at ~24 km/h towards the west of Peninsular Malaysia; impact expected 27–29 November.
- Ten states under alert: Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
- Hazards include prolonged heavy rainfall, strong winds, rough seas and higher flood risk across affected areas.
- Public advised to monitor MET Malaysia (website, myCuaca app, social channels) or call hotline 1‑300‑22‑1638 for warnings and forecasts.
- EPF closed its Kangar office temporarily; members told to reschedule appointments and use i‑Akaun for essential transactions.
- Banks (ABM and AIBIM members) offering relief: loan/financing deferments, repair financing, fee waivers for lost/damaged documents and cards, RAFT support for MSMEs, and damaged banknote exchange.
- Authorities and service providers are coordinating; customers should contact banks via official channels and stay alert to scams.
Why should I read this?
Quick heads up — if you live, work or have staff in Peninsular Malaysia, this is one to watch. The storm could disrupt commutes, branch services and small businesses, and there are concrete relief steps banks and agencies are rolling out. Read this to know which areas are affected and what practical support is available so you can act fast rather than react later.
